Rachel Upton Class: Freshman Hometown: Westport, Conn. High School: Staples HS Height / Weight: 6-0 / 170 Experience: HS

Personal: Participated on the USRowing Junior National Development Team in 2007 and 2008 ... won the bronze at the Head of the Charles in the youth 4 in 2007 ... parents are Robert and Dina Upton ... has a brother, Tommy ... integrative biology major, and hopes to join the Peace Corps and go to medical school and graduation.

The best thing about being on Cal crew is: The ability of the team to work together, while still pushing each other beyond personal limits everyday.

I chose Cal because: I knew coming here would challenge me to be the best I could be in all aspects of my life.